If you write it….they will come

robertmckeeThe actual film script is the cornerstone of most good filmmaking. The best films are the best stories told in the best way. Film is a fascinating medium. So much film is being made in Ireland right now. If you are interested in writing and story-telling you are in a unique position to become part of this. You can choose do it professionally or just for the laugh. All you need is a simple idea and a willingness to put in the work to see it through to fruition. You can learn to write your first short film script at Act The Maggot in Temple Bar in just six weeks. You will learn how to write a treatment, develop your characters and your story and write it in film format. You will learn to be ruthless in your rewriting until you have a tight, shootable script. Most of all, you will have a lot of fun with a group of like-minded people in a relaxed, learning environment. Call us today to book your spot – 087 374 4926 or actthemaggot@gmail.com. Read more about our next Beginners’ Screenwriting class starting on Tuesday, April 25. Read some of our creative writing testimonials. Here is an excellent link to see award-winning short films made all over the world. See for yourself what ingredients make the best shorts. Get started today!

Free sign up for Film and Television castings

CarpeSo you have done lots of acting courses and workshops or you may even have trained professionally and you want to get back into the game. There is so much film and television as well as commericals being shot in Ireland right now, you may aswell throw your hat in the ring. At Backstage Casting, you can sign up for free! You’ll need a decent picture of yourself, a CV and if you have links to a showreel or MP3 voiceover demos all the better. You can continually update your profile, the more experience and training you gather. Best of luck! To sign up, click here. If you want to try out an acting class but have never done one before, throw caution to the wind and try one of our six-week beginner acting classes in Temple Bar, Dublin. All of our courses run on Thursday nights from 7.30-9.30pm. They are social, fun and confidence-building. Happy Maggoting!